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Youth Art Works

Ages 5-13

Offered Saturdays during the school year

So much fun they don’t know they’re learning! Pratt’s youth program is designed to foster an appreciation of art for students ages 5 – 13. Pratt introduces students to a variety of materials and artistic concepts to evoke their curiosity and to hone their natural creativity. With an emphasis on exploration, professional artists teach students in a fun, relaxed environment where they can express their creativity and gain self-confidence. The techniques developed at Pratt do not stop here; students utilize these new skills artistically, academically, and interpersonally.

Please be sure to complete the Waiver Agreement for Youth and Teen registrations.

Ages 7 – 12 during the summer

Looking for an exciting summer program that promotes exploration and creativity? Try Pratt’s Summer Art Camp for ages 7-12! Campers will draw, paint, and build their way through exciting projects that connect to a hands-on weekly theme. Summer art camps are taught by professional teaching artists.

Registration will open for Summer Art Camp February 20, 2017!

Free! Sunday Art Classes

Ages 5-13 during the school year

Youth Art Works offers free experiential arts classes to youth ages 5 – 13 on Sundays during the school year. Students will explore self-expression through various mediums including painting, drawing, and sculpture as they delve into the elements and vocabulary of art. Activities and mediums change each 8 week session. Priority is given to students from the Central Area who live in the following zip codes: 98104, 98122, 98144. Advance in person registration is required and a voluntary pay-as-you-can tuition of $15 – $100 is suggested.

Registration opens for Winter programs on January 4, 2017 for classes that start February 12, 2017.

Parent and Me: Blacksmithing | 12.18 FULL

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning blacksmithing at Pratt. Experience how to transform cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors. This will be an experience you and your child won't forget! For parents and children 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.

Parent and Me: Welding | 12.18 FULL

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning to weld at Pratt. This class is fun: a welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. Repeat students welcome! For parents and kids 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.

Parent and Me: Glass Fusing (9 and up) | 1.22

Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment! All materials included. For parents and children 9 years old and up, price includes one parent and one child.

Parent and Me: Blacksmithing | 1.29

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning blacksmithing at Pratt. Experience how to transform cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors. This will be an experience you and your child won't forget! For parents and children 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.

Parent and Me: Welding | 1.29

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning to weld at Pratt. This class is fun: a welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. Repeat students welcome! For parents and kids 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.

Glass Fusing (Ages 8 – 11) | 2.4

Explore the medium of kiln glass in this two-week class. Cut, stack, and fuse colored glass to create decorative and functional pieces. Students will use everything from sheet glass to glass powders to explore design, composition, and color. Students will create two and three-dimensional artwork using a variety of techniques. Come ready for fun and to experiment! All materials included.

Introduction to Art (ages 5 – 7) | 2.11

Explore the world of art in this fun and creative class designed for curious kids. Students are encouraged to express themselves with a variety of projects and techniques including watercolor self-portraits, tempera color-wheels, mixed media mobiles, wire sculptures and much more! Students are taught by a professional artist who encourages students to explore while emphasizing creativity and experimentation through projects and skill building. All supplies provided. No class on 2/25

Expressive Drawing and Painting Techniques | 2.11

Interested in drawing and painting, and want to learn how to use the materials in exciting new ways? This class will teach students how to take their art beyond basic line drawing and express themselves with visually striking images. Students will cover techniques in pencil, charcoal, watercolors, and acrylics. Students will advance their skills of observation and will cover concepts such as form, value, light and shadow, color, and proportions-- and, how to utilize these concepts to convey their personal vision. This is a fun class for anyone, regardless of previous experience level. All supplies provided. No class on 2/25

Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 8 – 10) | 2.11

Drawing is at the root of the visual arts and anyone can learn to draw. While completing traditional and unique projects, students will learn to use line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, proportion and perspective to create two-dimensional works of art. This class will provide a solid foundation of drawing basics and creative expression. All supplies provided. No class on 2/25

Mid-winter Art Camp: Book Arts! (ages 7 – 10) | 2.20

Like art? Like books? Let's make some art books! In this weeklong camp, campers will use papermaking, sewing, printing, felting, drawing and more to create special books for important words and pictures. In addition to creating, we will have lots of time for fun physical activity and socialization to ensure that this is a camp your kid will love! After care is available until 6pm, $20 a day or $90 for 5 days.

Parent and Me: Glass Fusing (9 and up) | 2.26

Explore the medium of kiln glass in this workshop for a family team! Working with a wide palette of glass colors and types of glass from sheets to powders, students will design and assemble a variety of small glass artworks. Bring your creativity; come ready for fun and to experiment! All materials included. For parents and children 9 years old and up, price includes one parent and one child.

Parent and Me: Welding | 2.26

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning to weld at Pratt. This class is fun: a welding experience and demonstration of the MIG welding process. It is a great opportunity to explore what the Pratt fabrication shop has to offer with one of Pratt's best welding instructors. Repeat students welcome! For parents and kids 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.

Parent and Me: Blacksmithing | 2.26

Parents, spend some quality time with your child learning blacksmithing at Pratt. Experience how to transform cold hard steel with heat and hammers to make something fun. Learn how to taper, twist and scroll with one of Pratt's best blacksmithing instructors. This will be an experience you and your child won't forget! For parents and children 10 years old and up. Price includes one parent and one child, space is limited to four groups so sign up early! No experience necessary.